Self-Employed Farmer Stream<\/a>.<\/p>\nAlberta Express Entry candidates require authorization from the AINP to access the portal.<\/p>\n
Candidates submitting applications through the portal must pay a non-refundable $500 processing fee, required whether or not a nomination certificate is issued.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe AINP portal was designed to make the application for candidates easy,\u201d the AINP said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cCandidates receive tips on how to enter data, a customized list of documents and can save a draft application to complete at a later date.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThe system does an initial assessment on eligibility, and ensures that candidates who clearly do not meet basic criteria do not waste time and money submitting an application.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alberta Opportunity Stream and Alberta Express Entry candidates who submitted applications by mail before October 1 do not have to pay the processing fee.<\/p>\n
Applicants to the Self-Employed Farmer Stream who submitted applications by mail before October 1 also do not have to pay the processing fee. Applications mailed after October 1 must pay the fee.<\/p>\n
New Post-Decision Services Fee<\/h3>\n
A new fee for post-decision services has also been introduced under the AINP.<\/p>\n
Services include requests for reconsideration, nomination extensions and letter of support requests.<\/p>\n
Post-decision services requests must now be emailed, with those received on or after October 1 subject to a $100 fee.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fee covers the cost of processing your request and is required even if it is determined you are not eligible to have your decision reconsidered,\u201d the AINP said.<\/p>\n
\u201cRefunds will only be provided for requests for reconsideration where the original decision to decline an application is overturned.\u201d<\/p>\n
Application Updates<\/h3>\n
Candidates, including those who originally applied by mail, must now submit application updates by email. Updates may include:<\/p>\n
\n- Corrections or updates to information or documents.<\/li>\n
- Updates to employment status, immigration status, contact information, family composition.<\/li>\n
- Updates to use of a representative.<\/li>\n
- Application withdrawal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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